Thomas Gächter

Professor Dr. iur. Thomas Gächter is a leading academic in Constitutional, Administrative, and Social Security Law at the University of Zurich. He serves as Chairholder and Dean of the Faculty of Law, with office locations at Treichlerstrasse 10/349 and DOL-F-10.

• Chair of Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Social Security Law
• Dean of the Faculty of Law
• Co-Leader of SP 1 Normativity of Human Reproduction

His research focuses on complex areas of social security legislation, constitutional frameworks, and administrative law systems. He has authored seminal publications including Social Security Law 2025 and General Constitutional Law, addressing modernization of legal supervision and disability assessment challenges.

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in social security law trends, constitutional jurisprudence, and legal system design. The 2025 edition incorporates comprehensive AHV revisions and regulatory updates.